SUMMARY

 Darryl J. Rasmussen, owner of Magpie Wings LLC, seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C. F. 

R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), 91..7 (a), 91.121 , 91.151 (b), 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a)(1), 91.409 (a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417 (a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), specifically the DJI Inspire 1, pursuant 

to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2015 (FMRA). This exemption will permit 

Magpie Wings (MW) to operate a UAS for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

 Darryl J. Rasmussen holds an Airline Transport Pilot Multi Engine Land pilot rating along with a 

Commercial and Instrument Rotorcraft pilot rating with a Sikorsky SK-65 type rating, and a Class III 

Medical Certificate. He has logged 40+ years of military and civilian aviation professional pilot 

experience and now desires to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial and public uses 

in the following areas:

 Educational videos

 Workplace safety

 Sporting and other outdoor events

 Construction documentation

 Real estate evaluation and advertising

 Property aerial survey

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft System: DJI Inspire 1

 Magpie Wings LLC seeks an exemption to operate a DJI Inspire 1 UAS for compensation or hire within 

the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground 

Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 has a 

maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, a width of 17.7 inches, a height 

of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 is equipped with four 

main rotors; driven by lithium polymer, battery powered electric motors. 
BASIS FOR PETITION

 Petitioner, Darryl J. Rasmussen of Magpie Wings LLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 C. F. R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2015 (FMRA), 

Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to 

commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) and for an exemption 

from the requirements set forth in 14 C. F. R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121 , 91.151 (b), 91.405 

(a), 91.407 (a)(1), 91.409 (a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417 (a) & (b).

 In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned 

aircraft and its operation, Magpie Wings’ operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of 

FMRA Section 333 and therefore will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C. F. 

R. Part 21, Subpart H.

 Accordingly, Magpie Wings LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a)(1), 91.409 (a)(1) & 

(a)(2), and 91.417 (a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that apply to 

aircraft required to possess an airworthiness certificate.

 Magpie Wings LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will 

be ensured. Magpie Wings will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, 

alterations, or preventative maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed in the operating documents such as the DJI monthly maintenance log and the DJI Inspire 1 

Maintenance Manual.

 Magpie Wings LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter 

Setting, since the DJI Inspire 1 will not have a barometric altimeter onboard. Altitude information for 

the DJI Inspire 1 UA will be provided to the pilot via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and 

radio communications telemetry data link, which links from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of 

the flight path. This altitude information, combined with the operation of the UA within line-of-sight at 

all times, at or below 500 feet above ground level, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 

91.1.

 Magpie Wings LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel 

requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Magpie Wings submits that safety will not be adversely 

affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological (VMC) under 

visual flight rules (VFR, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 

minutes to the first point of intended orbit/landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly for at 

least another 4.5 minutes. 

 In accordance with 14 C. F. R. § 11.81, Magpie Wings LLC provides the following information in 

support of the petition for exemption:
A. The name and address of the petitioner is:

Darryl J. Rasmussen

Magpie Wings LLC

135 Seneca School Road

Harmony, PA 16037

Email: Magpie.Wings@zoominternet.net

a. The specific sections of 14 C. F. R. from which Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks 

exemption. 

1. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 61.113(a) and (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private Pilot privileges and limitation: Pilot in 

Command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following in relevant part:

(a). No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a 

pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or 

property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for 

compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of 

an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if—

 (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or 

employment; and

 (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property 

for compensation or hire.

2. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 91.7(a) 

Section 91.7, entitled Civil Aircraft Airworthiness, Subsection (a), states 

the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an 

airworthy condition.
3. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, subsection states the following 

in part: 

 (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that 

aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating—

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to—

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles 

of the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current 

reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an 

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure

4. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 91.151(b).

 Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, 

subsection (b) states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions 

unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to 

fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to 

fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

 5. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements of 

Section 91.405(a)

 Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the 

following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft—

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this 

part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in 

paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as 

prescribed in part 43 of this chapter.

6. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 91.407(a)(1)

 Section 91.407 entitled Operation after maintenance, preventative 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1) states the following:

 (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—
(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under §43.7 

of this chapter[.]

7. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements 

of Section 91.409(a)(1) and 91.409(a)(2)

 Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a) states the following:

 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had—

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for 

return to service by a person authorized by §43.7 of this chapter; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this 

chapter.

 8. Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the 

requirements of Section 91.417(a) and 91.417(b)

 Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b) 

state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§91.411 and 91.413, each 

registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of 

this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-

hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft 

(including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must 

include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be 

overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required 

by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for 

each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety 

directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.
(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by §43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the 

airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is 

repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with 

the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under §43.11 of this chapter shall be 

retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The extent of relief Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks and the reason(s) for seeking relief.

1. Section 61.113(a) and (b). Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot 

privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC 

holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical 

certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conduct the 

proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the 

limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation 

or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight 

is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers 

or property for compensation or hire. As set forth more fully below, Darryl J. Rasmussen submits 

that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate 

the DJI Inspire 1 unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and current requirements, 

demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Inspire 1 in a manner 

consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive 

and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. Further, Darryl J. Rasmussen submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 

conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Darryl J. 

Rasmussen’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is 

requested to the extent required to allow Darryl J. Rasmussen to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 

are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Inspire 1 manuals. Darryl 

J. Rasmussen seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 does not require an 

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Darryl J. 

Rasmussen will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance 

with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction 

Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe 

flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. 

3. Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be 

required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which utilizes a barometric pressure 

sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude 
information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires 

that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) 

in feet above ground level (AGL), Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks the requested relief because the 

DJI Inspire 1’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local 

barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the 

proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with 

the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an 

equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1 is equipped with a 

barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level 

pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude 

information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS.

4. Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight 

in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI 

Inspire 1 during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight 

rules (VFR), for a total duration of 10 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, 

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 2.5 minutes. Darryl J. Rasmussen 

seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time 

duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial 

video or still photo flight operations that Darryl J. Rasmussen proposes to conduct pursuant to 

this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 

operating documents and Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that 

Darryl J. Rasmussen will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 during daylight hours 

in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery

power to fly for a total duration of 12 minutes to the first point of intended landing and,

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 2.5 minutes. 

5. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b). Since 

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to

aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Darryl J. Rasmussen requests relief from these Sections 

because the DJI Inspire 1 does not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully 

below, the DJI Inspire 1 meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an 

airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Darryl J. Rasmussen will use trained technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS's using the methods, 

techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations 

Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Darryl 

J. Rasmussen will document and maintain all maintenance records for DJI Inspire 1. 

D. The reasons why granting Darryl J. Rasmussen’s request would be in the public 

interest.

1. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Darryl J. 

Rasmussen to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of 

construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, 

use of the DJI Inspire 1 will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide 
significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed 

operation of the DJI Inspire 1 will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 

1. The DJI Inspire 1 is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical 

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the 

amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use 

of the DJI Inspire 1 would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and 

air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, 

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI 

Inspire 1 does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft 

conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be 

handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of 

flight operations. 

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Inspire 1. 

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 instead of manned aircraft, will greatly 

benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during 

traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and 

electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 produces no air pollution, and is the most viable 

environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine 

aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography while burning approximately

20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1, while reducing the carbon 

footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA's are propelled by 

battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI 

Inspire 1 to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on 

the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be 

substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members 

located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 (weighing approximately 6 pounds 5 ounces at 

their maximum gross weights (and with no fuel on board) has less physical potential for 

collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned 

aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds, and a 

fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

3. Performing aerial video and photography operations with the DJI Inspire 1 will benefit 

the economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 is also an economical 

alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of 

the DJI Inspire 1 will allow United States based companies, like Darryl J. Rasmussen’s to remain 

competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of 

aviation fuel and the environmental regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. 

owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain 

competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 is one such technology that not only

allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such 

flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI 

Inspire 1, companies such as Darryl J. Rasmussen’s can remain competitive and profitable and 
therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, 

through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1, provides a stable workforce that increases 

consumer spending, improves local, state, and federal tax revenues and allows companies to 

invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and 

abroad. 

4. Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have 

been conducted for decades, Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 will 

not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 will be operated only in 

compliance with operating documents (i.e. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance 

Log, and the DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual's) which require property owner involvement as 

well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation 

Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F. R. § 91.119. 

E. The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the 

exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from 

which Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption. 

1. Reasons why the DJI Inspire 1 meet’s the conditions of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and 

limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Darryl J. 

Rasmussen’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will 

not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 

333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth 

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the 

public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the 

following, in part: 

(a) In General--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not 

later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation 

shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national 

airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of 

this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. 

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination 

under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum—

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their 

size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated 

areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of 

the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and 

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is 
required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under 

paragraph (1). 20 

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this 

section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation 

of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. In seeking this 

exemption, Darryl J. Rasmussen submits that the DJI Inspire 1 can operate safely 

in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the 

characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) 

the specific operating limitations. 

a. The specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 demonstrates its safe characteristics. The 

DJI Inspire 1 does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or 

otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and 

operational capability. 

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 The technical 

specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Specifications 

and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

ii. The DJI Inspire 1 Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable 

The UAS's To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. The DJI Inspire 1 

may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. The DJI

Inspire 1 may be operated in manual flight mode only. A complete description of 

the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 is provided at pages 12-33 

of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

iii.The DJI Inspire 1 Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point 

Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

iv. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 will remain stationary

in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 due not 

reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control 

Link is lost and the UAS will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via 

GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete 

description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 are set forth at pages 10 

through 17 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

v. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operation. A complete description of 

the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control 

software is provided at pages 12 through 43 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. 

The DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibit A.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A 

Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. Darryl J. Rasmussen will 
only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical 

certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Inspire 1. Additionally, a 

safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time. 

c. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating 

Limitations. In seeking this exemption, Darryl J. Rasmussen proposes to 

commercially operate DJI Inspire 1 for the special purpose of conducting aerial 

video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the 

following specific operating limitations: 

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the 

following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS's 

weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new 

petition or a petition to amend this grant. 

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting 

operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 

3. The UA may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above 

ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the

operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by 

ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 

5. The UA's must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the 

PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision 

unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the 

PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is 

not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains 

VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally

at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight 

operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot 

transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must 

ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating 

documents. 

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC 

with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based 
obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other 

instruments. 

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible 

during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon 

request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations 

contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the 

operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant 

of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the 

operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It 

is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated 

and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator 

must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for 

extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator 

determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which 

the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for 

amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office 

(AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or 

revisions to the operating documents. 

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in 

a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects 

the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating 

until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found 

to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be 

included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must 

be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the 

UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical 

component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts 

the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, 

e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in 

the relevant sections of the operating documents. 

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit 

requirements. 

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record 

keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul 

component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time 
in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the 

authorized person returning the UAS to service. Each UAS's operated 

under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

15. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the 

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between 

inspections. 

16. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a 

current third-class medical certificate. 

17. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets 

the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely

operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 

operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a 

manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. §61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of 

training the operator’s PIC's are permitted under the terms of the 

exemption. However, training operations may 25 only be conducted 

during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations 

are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 

91.119. 

18. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 

C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special 

request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of 

operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not 

authorized. 

19. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference 

point as denoted on a current FAA published aeronautical chart unless a 

letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the 

operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the 

operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management 

must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

20.The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 

2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute 

miles from the PIC. 
21.If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return 

to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and land or 

be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 

22.The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 

23.The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind 

and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal 

cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UAS with 25% 

battery power remaining. 

24.The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued 

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any 

operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the 

operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours 

in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations 

shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO 

issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential 

transponder requirements. 

25.All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be 

identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 

47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 

C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

26. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for 

operation and control of the UAS must comply with the Federal 

Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government 

oversight agency requirements. 

27. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be 

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time 

the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the 

Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

28. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned 

aviation operations and activities at all times. 

29. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or 

vehicle. 

30. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all 

nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator 

trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures, unless:
a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect 

nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an 

accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain 

under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons 

leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations 

must cease immediately and/or; 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures 

where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has 

granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk 

of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present 

an undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential 

persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 

31. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access 

property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized 

representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized 

representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 

32. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral 

or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable 

COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) 

within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the 

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 

Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. Darryl J. 

Rasmussen submits that the equivalent level of safety established by

Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be 

allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 unless that PIC has demonstrated, by 

meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is 

able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with 

the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and 

structures. Considering Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed area of 

operations, and the operating limitations set forth-above; the parallel 

nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of 

commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the 

airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, 

Darryl J. Rasmussen submits that the additional manned airmanship 

experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the 

airmanship skills necessary for Darryl J. Rasmussen’s specific proposed 

flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 
61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material 

respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 

11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 

11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). Darryl J. Rasmussen 

will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC 

has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements of the 

DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able 

to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining 

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner 

consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot 

operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations 

under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must 

accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency

purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior 

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with 

applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during 

Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held 

that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance 

with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as 

follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to 

conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar 

operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner 

consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a 

multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC 

must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS 

pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations 

under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum 

hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make 

and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and 

the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. 

In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs 

and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA 

finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in Exemption No. 

11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills 

necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA 

also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in 

compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. 

Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be 

conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight 

time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC 

is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance 

with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, 
Darryl J. Rasmussen will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC 

to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by

meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is

able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with 

the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and 

structures. 

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 

Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level 

of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior 

to every flight, Darryl J. Rasmussen will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with 

its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations 

herein. Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 

91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, 

to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 

11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 

Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 31 The equivalent 

level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because 

the altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's will be provided to the 

PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, 

which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the 

flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Darryl J. 

Rasmussen’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UA's within visual line of 

sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to 

Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS 

equipment installed on board the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero 

altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS's at 

ground level. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 

specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those 

presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 

11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 

11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 

Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. A grant of this 

exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 

C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of 

(1) the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's; 

(2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and 
(3) the location of the proposed flight operations. 

Accordingly, Darryl J. Rasmussen will ensure that he will 

safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA's 

during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough 

battery power to fly for a total duration of 10 minutes to the 

first point of intended landing and, assuming normal 

cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 2.5 minutes. 32 

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical 

specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's the limitations on 

the proposed flight operations and the the location of the 

proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of 

safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). 

Furthermore, safety will be ensured as DJI Inspire 1 UAS's 

provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS 

when the UA's experiences low battery voltage, the first 

warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery

power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery

power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS's will descend and land automatically. Significantly, 

previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning 

Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely 

affected when the technical characteristics and operating 

limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been 

granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the 

minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including 

Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the 

FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 

specific to UAS in circumstances similar in all material 

respects to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 

11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 6. 

Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), 

And 91.417(a) &(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

In seeking this exemption, Darryl J. Rasmussen submits 

that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the 

regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements 

established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met 33 

because Darryl J. Rasmussen will use trained technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive 

maintenance on the UAS's using the methods, techniques, 

and practices prescribed in the operating documents i.e., the 

Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Inspire 1 Instruction Manual. Furthermore, Darryl J. 
Rasmussen will document and maintain all maintenance 

records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's. Since the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS's will be inspected as prescribed by the operating 

documents, Darryl J. Rasmussen’s will maintain the 

equivalent level of safety established by Sections 

91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the 

DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibit 

B; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is 

attached hereto as Exhibit C. Likewise, the exemption 

sought will not adversely affect safety because Darryl J. 

Rasmussen will use trained technicians to perform

maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the 

UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed by the operating documents. Furthermore, the 

exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of 

safety Established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 

91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS's will be performed by trained technicians. 

Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing 

the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous 

exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely

affected when the technical characteristics and operating 

limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of 

Darryl J. Rasmussen’s proposed operating limitations, the 

operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI 

Inspire 1 UAS's, Darryl J. Rasmussen’s submits that safety 

will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 

14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 

91.409(a) (2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has 

previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances 

similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein 

(e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 7. The 

FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe 

Operation. In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 

C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Darryl J. 

Rasmussen’s requests that the FAA prescribe special 

conditions for the intended operation of DJI Inspire 1 

UAS's, which contain such safety standards that the 

administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety 

equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart 

H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 
91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), 

and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit 

safe operation of the UA's for the limited purpose of 

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas 

of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA 

Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering 

whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or 

the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security

and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate 

without airworthiness certification in accordance with any 

requirements that must be established for the safe operation 

of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 

C.F.R. §21.16, for operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 

C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or 

unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the 

following: If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain 

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a 

novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, it may prescribe 

special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in 

accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft 

engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that 

established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA 

Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Darryl J. 

Rasmussen’s intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's, which contain such safety standards 

that the administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established 

by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 

91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 36 F. A 

Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register stating: The Rules From Which Darryl 

J. Rasmussen Seeks Exemption: Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks exemption from the requirements of 

14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The 

Exemption Darryl J. Rasmussen Seeks: This exemption will permit Darryl J. Rasmussen to 

commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial 

video and photography over certain areas of the United States. G. Any Additional Information, 

Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Darryl J. Rasmussen’s Request. This Petition is 

made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which 

directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the 

NAS. As such, Darryl J. Rasmussen request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the 

authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 

sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the 

NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security and further, provides the 

authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail 

above, Darryl J. Rasmussen will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's safely in the NAS, without 
creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national 

security. 

CONCLUSION As set forth herein, Darryl J. Rasmussen seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 

C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), 

which will permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's commercially, without an 

airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography

over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be 

fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while 

also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Darryl J. Rasmussen to safely, efficiently, 

and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's commercially within the NAS. 

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Darryl J. Rasmussen respectfully requests 

that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Darryl J. Rasmussen to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS's 

commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 

the United States. Dated: May 6, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Darryl J. Rasmussen 

APPENDICES: 

A - DJI Inspire 1 Specifications 

B – DJI Inspire 1 – User Manual 

C – DJI Inspire 1 - Monthly Maintenance Log 

APPENDIX –A DJI Inspire 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Darryl J. Rasmussen only utilizes safe and reliable UAS's. DJI is an industry leader in small 

UAS production. DJI UAS's are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor, Inspire 1 Radio Control Transmitter Aircraft 

Model T600 Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g Hovering Accuracy (Gps Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max 

Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Descent Speed 4 m/s Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max 

Flight Altitude 4500 m Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s 39 Max Flight Time Approximately

18 minutes Motor Model DJI 3510 Propeller Model DJI 1345 Indoor Hovering Enabled by
default Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm 

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm Gimbal Model ZENMUSE X3 Output Power (With Camera) 

Static: 9 W In Motion: 11 W Operating Current Station: 750 mA Motion: 900 mA Angular 

Vibration Range ±0.03° Mounting Detachable Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: 

±320° Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330° Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s 

Pan: 180°/s Camera Name X3 Model FC350 Total Pixels 12.76M Effective Pixels 12.4M Image 

Max Size 4000x3000 Iso Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s/ 

1/8000s Fov (Field Of View) 94° Cmos Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” 40 Lens 20mm (35mm format 

equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞ 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti-distortion Still Photography Modes 

Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed 

frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 

3840x2160p24/25/30FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, 

DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Supported Sd Card Types Micro SD Max 

capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

Controller Name C1 Operating Frequency 922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz 

2.400~2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 2 km Eirp 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G Video Output Port USB, mini-HDMI Power 

Supply Built-in battery Charging DJI charger Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

;